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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major (Armor), [then Captain] Robert W. Frost, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 9 July 1966 at Boun Suk, Republic of Vietnam. At 0200 hours on the cited date the Special Forces Camp at Boun Suk was attacked by a numerically superior Viet Cong force. Major Frost immediately led his team of three helicopter gunships to the support of the beleaguered camp. With complete disregard for his own safety; and despite darkness, low ceilings, and intense enemy automatic weapons fire; he repeatedly led his gunship teams on low-level attacks against the enemy positions. When his ammunition was expended, he then led his gunship teams through hazardous weather, re-armed, and returned to the camp to continue providing fire support. His courage and his aggressive leadership contributed immeasurably to the defeat of the enemy attack and prevented the destruction of the Special Forces Camp. Major Frost’s outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.

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